Oklahoma parole board OKs largest-ever US mass commutation

Oklahoma will release more than 400 inmates after a state panel on Friday approved what officials say is the largest single-day mass commutation in U.S. history.The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board unanimously approved the commutations, and Gov. Kevin Stitt said his office would process the recommendations for final approval.The board considered 814 cases and recommended 527 inmates for commutation.